An Innovative Direction of Graphene and Its Derivatives in Clinical Applications for Oral Health and Dentistry: A Narrative Review
摘要
Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb pattern. In numerous research fields, graphene has attracted significant attention since its discovery. In terms of Young's modulus, graphene has one of the highest values on record. Graphene-based nanomaterials demonstrate remarkable antimicrobial, physicochemical, thermal, electrical, mechanical, optical, and biological properties as potential agents. Nanomaterials based on graphene have been investigated recently in dentistry in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and cancer detection and treatment. This article is a review of the application of graphene nanoparticles in dentistry. The article reviews many experiments that highlight the potential application of graphene-based materials in dentistry and discusses their properties and promise for enhancing dental materials.